General Knowledge – Quiz 19

General Knowledge 19

🎉 Round 19: Battle of the Brainboxes! 🎉

Get ready to flex those mental muscles with Quiz Pack 19 — another exciting edition in our General Knowledge series! This round features 20 brand-new questions covering everything from pop culture and music to science, sport, and curious facts that’ll have you saying, “I did not know that!” 🤯🎶⚛️

Expect a brilliant mix of iconic moments, legendary figures, and fun twists designed to challenge and entertain players of all levels. Whether you’re hosting a quiz night or testing your trivia solo, this pack promises to deliver a cracking good time. 🧠🔥🎤

Ready to rise through the ranks and claim bragging rights? Dive into Round 19 and let the battle begin! 💪🎲🏆

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1. Can you name the country using the flag shown?

A) Monaco

B) Poland

C) Austria

D) Indonesia

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2. Which beloved children’s book character famously said, ‘You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.’?

A) Peter Pan

B) Winnie the Pooh

C) The Gruffalo

D) Harry Potter

Winnie the Pooh offers this comforting wisdom in A.A. Milne’s classic stories, reminding children of their inner strength.

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3. Which actor famously endured a public feud with his ex-wife that became sensational news, involving allegations and social media disclosures?

A) Will Smith

B) Brad Pitt

C) Johnny Depp

D) Chris Pratt

The highly publicised legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard took over the headlines with serious allegations from both parties.

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4. Which pop star famously wore a meat dress to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?

A) Beyoncé

B) Rihanna

C) Katy Perry

D) Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga wore the meat dress to make a statement about the military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy, drawing significant media attention and sparking debate.

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5. What phenomenon occurs when light waves bend as they pass through different mediums, such as air to water?

A) Reflection

B) Diffraction

C) Refraction

D) Dispersion

Refraction is the bending of light as it moves from one medium to another, changing its speed.

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6. Where would you find this landmark, known as the Monument to the Battle of the Nations?

A) Dresden, Germany

B) Vienna, Austria

C) Berlin, Germany

D) Leipzig, Germany

The Völkerschlachtdenkmal is located in Leipzig, Germany. It commemorates the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of the Nations, where Napoleon faced a major defeat. The monument stands over 90 metres tall and is one of the largest in Europe.

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7. In a vacuum, does a feather fall faster than a hammer, or do they fall at the same rate?

A) Hammer falls faster

B) Feather falls faster

C) It depends on the air resistance

D) Both fall at the same rate

In a vacuum, where there is no air resistance, both a feather and a hammer fall at the same rate due to gravity.

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8. Which film features Bruce Willis in a role where he must save hostages during a Christmas party taken over by terrorists?

A) Die Hard

B) The Last Boy Scout

C) Lethal Weapon

D) Armageddon

In ‘Die Hard’, Bruce Willis plays John McClane, who battles terrorists to save hostages, solidifying the film as a classic action holiday movie.

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9. Which actress plays the character Winifred Sanderson in the film Hocus Pocus?

A) Bette Midler

B) Sarah Jessica Parker

C) Kathy Najimy

D) Glenn Close

Bette Midler stars as Winifred Sanderson, the dramatic and power-hungry leader of the Sanderson sisters in the cult classic Hocus Pocus. The film has become a Halloween favourite since its release in 1993.

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10. What was the best-selling album of the 1980s, which features hits like ‘Billie Jean’ and ‘Human Nature’?

A) Thriller

B) Bad

C) Dangerous

D) Off The Wall

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ was released in 1982 and remains the best-selling album in history, with numerous chart-topping singles.

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11. What famous structure in Sydney, Australia, is known for its design resembling sails and sits on Bennelong Point?

A) Sydney Opera House

B) Harbour Bridge

C) Sydney Tower

D) Queen Victoria Building

The Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, is renowned for its unique design and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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12. In the culinary world, what does the term al dente refer to when cooking pasta?

A) Firm to the bite

B) Overcooked

C) Soft and mushy

D) Just above freezing

‘Al dente’ means that the pasta is cooked but still firm, providing a desirable texture when eaten.

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13. Which country’s national flag is shown in this image?

A) Portugal

B) Mexico

C) Spain

D) Italy

This is the national flag of Mexico. The green, white, and red tricolour features an eagle eating a snake while perched on a cactus — a symbol rooted in Aztec mythology and representing the founding of Mexico City.

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14. Which famous athlete famously lit the Olympic torch at the 1992 Barcelona Games?

A) Usain Bolt

B) Michael Phelps

C) Muhammad Ali

D) Tom Daley

Muhammad Ali, a legendary boxer, ignited the Olympic flame at the 1992 Barcelona Games, symbolising peace and unity.

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15. Which boy band, known for hits like ‘I Want It That Way’, helped catapult the boy band phenomenon into the limelight during the late 90s?

A) Boyzone

B) NSYNC

C) Backstreet Boys

D) Westlife

The Backstreet Boys achieved massive global success in the late 90s with catchy pop songs and is often regarded as one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.

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16. In the classic board game Monopoly, what do you collect when you land on a Chance space?

A) Properties

B) Cards

C) Tokens

D) Money

Landing on a Chance space allows players to draw a Chance card, which can include various effects such as gaining or losing money or properties.

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17. Which British comedian and actor is shown in this image?

A) Alan Davies

B) David Mitchell

C) Lee Mack

D) Bill Bailey

Alan Davies is best known for playing the title role in Jonathan Creek and for being a permanent panellist on the quiz show QI, where he provides witty and often deliberately wrong answers to Stephen Fry and Sandi Toksvig’s questions.

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18. Which innovative medical imaging technique uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to visualize organs and tissues?

A) MRI

B) Ultrasound

C) CT Scan

D) X-Ray

MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, provides detailed images of internal structures without using ionizing radiation.

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19. Which classic Disney character famously leaves a glass slipper at a royal ball?

A) Snow White

B) Sleeping Beauty

C) Belle

D) Cinderella

Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper at the ball, which eventually leads the prince to find her and identify her.

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20. Which tournament features the iconic Golden Boot trophy awarded to the top goal scorer?

A) English Premier League

B) UEFA Champions League

C) Copa América

D) FIFA World Cup

The Golden Boot is awarded at the FIFA World Cup to the player who scores the most goals during the tournament.

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